Events and Activations Coordinator

Req ID: 472841
Personnel Area: City Planning and Sustainability
Branch: City Planning and Economic Development
Salary Range: AUD $92,216 to $102,536 plus superannuation
Work type: Permanent Full-time

Brunswick Street and Chinatown Malls are vibrant shopping and entertainment hubs in Fortitude Valley. Brisbane City Council’s recent upgrade has supported the growth of Fortitude Valley and includes improved lighting, way-finding signage, dining and entertainment areas as well as new public art. We are focused on providing a range of events and services in the Valley Mall that highlights our vibrant, creative city.

Chinatown Mall hosts the popular Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations. This enables the community to celebrate through displays of rich cultural heritage and colourful festivities including lion dancers, firecrackers, traditional music and cultural performances.

The Events and Activations Coordinator’s role focuses on promoting, developing and supporting initiatives to enhance the Valley Malls precinct as an attraction to visitors, residents and tenants.

Successful applicants will have:

• experience managing creative activations and events and meeting community priorities
• good interpersonal skills partnering with internal stakeholders, local businesses and community groups
• strong verbal and written communication skills
• excellent project management experience working on multiple projects
• previous experience successfully managing third party contracts
• marketing awareness.

This role will undertake event production and presents a fantastic opportunity to use your event production skills to promote the Valley Malls at their most vibrant and creative. To ensure the success of this role, some weekend work will be required.

Other benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary.

Working in Council means delivering excellent customer service to the people of Brisbane.

How to apply: Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) that demonstrates how you meet the key selection criteria for this role.

This role will require a Pre-Placement Medical, Working with Children Check and Criminal History Check.

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For more information: Please call Lindsay Peacock 3178 7506

Closing Date: Wednesday 20th January 2021 at 11:59pm

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